In many jobs, (banking, defense...) a good credit score is a mark of trustworthiness. And when you think about it, if you're going to hire someone involved in

In many jobs, (banking, defense...) a good credit score is a mark of trustworthiness. And when you think about it, if you're going to hire someone involved in your money stream, wouldn't you want to know if they've ever, say, been indebted to a casino? Had a home repossessed? Hell, even a walmart cashier might handle 1k or 2k of currency a day.